HomeGrammarJLPT N1Noun からある (〜kara aru)

Noun からある (〜kara aru)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Used with large numbers or measurements to emphasize 'at least that many' or 'no less than.'

Formation

Detailed explanation

「Noun + Counter + からある」indicates a large or minimum number, emphasizing that the quantity is at least that high (often more). It conveys the idea that the figure is notably large or impressive.

Examples

Kare no korekushon wa gohyaku ko kara aru.

He has at least 500 items in his collection.

Kono biru wa yonjuu kai kara aru.

This building has at least 40 floors.

Kare no zaisan wa juu oku en kara aru.

He has assets worth at least one billion yen.

Kono marason wa juu kiro kara aru.

This marathon is at least 10 kilometers long.

Practice

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